JP2004243825A - Specific information management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a specific information management system to unitarily manage the specific information of in-vehicle various apparatuses in every vehicle in a data center. <P>SOLUTION: A steering position of the vehicle 1, a seat position, and each mirror angle are registered at the data center 9 as setting data by linking with an ID code of the vehicle 1. When a user uses the vehicle 1, the steering position, the seat position, and the angle of each mirror are changed by transmitting the setting data registered at the data center 9 to the vehicle 1. Therefore, the user does not need to seek an appropriate setting of various apparatuses by repeating trial and error every time he/she uses the vehicle, and he/she can efficiently use the vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a unique information management system for centrally managing unique information of various devices mounted on a vehicle in a data center for each vehicle.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the spread of vehicles, it is not uncommon for one user to own a plurality of vehicles and use the vehicle according to the purpose, such as commuting or leisure. Also, with the spread of rental cars, opportunities to use vehicles at business trips and destinations are increasing.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the number of opportunities for the user to use the vehicle is increasing, but there are few means for efficiently customizing the devices mounted on the vehicle. Therefore, at present, every time a user uses a vehicle, the user sets various devices mounted on the vehicle by repeating trial and error. Further, if the data stored in the various devices described above is damaged for some reason, the data must be restored at a dealer or a repair shop, but this requires a lot of time.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a unique information management system that integrally manages unique information of various devices mounted on a vehicle in a data center for each vehicle.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a unique information management system according to claim 1, wherein a transmission means for transmitting unique information of various devices mounted on the vehicle and identification information of the vehicle to a data center is provided in the vehicle. The data center includes a receiving unit that receives the unique information and the identification information transmitted from the transmitting unit, and a storage unit that stores the unique information and the identification information received by the receiving unit.
[0006]
Conventionally, every time a user uses a vehicle, the user has to set various devices mounted on the vehicle by repeating trial and error. Furthermore, if the data stored in the various devices mentioned above is damaged for some reason, the data will need to be restored at a dealer or a repair shop, but this requires a lot of time. Met.
[0007]
Therefore, in the unique information management system of the present invention, the unique information of the various devices mounted on the vehicle is transmitted to the data center by the transmission unit together with the identification information of the vehicle, and stored in the storage unit. As a result, when the user uses the vehicle, it is possible to make settings for various devices with reference to the data stored in the storage means of the data center, without having to repeat trial and error to search for an appropriate setting. Is efficient. Further, even in the case of recovering damaged data, the store or the repair shop can refer to the data stored in the storage means of the data center, so that the recovery work can be performed quickly.
[0008]
As described in claim 2, the unique information includes setting information of the operation mode of the various devices, and the transmission unit transmits the unique information to the data center every time the settings of the various devices are changed. It is desirable.
[0009]
The user may change the settings of various devices mounted on the vehicle not only at the start of use of the vehicle but also during use of the vehicle. In such a case, it is necessary to update the unique information stored in the storage unit of the data center to unique information including the latest setting information.
[0010]
Therefore, as set forth in claim 2, the transmission means transmits the unique information to the data center every time the settings of various devices mounted on the vehicle are changed. Thus, the storage unit of the data center can always store the unique information including the latest setting information.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the data center includes a selection unit that selects the unique information stored in the storage unit based on the identification information, and a transmission unit that transmits the unique information selected by the selection unit to the vehicle. Requesting means for requesting the data center to transmit the unique information corresponding to the identification information of the vehicle, receiving means for receiving the unique information transmitted from the data center, and receiving means for the vehicle. It is desirable to provide a notifying unit for notifying the user of the unique information.
[0012]
When the user starts using the vehicle, or when data stored in various devices mounted on the vehicle is damaged for some reason, the data stored in the storage unit of the data center is referred to. However, it is troublesome for a user to go to a store or a repair shop for data reference, which is inconvenient. Also, when a store or a repair shop restores data, it is troublesome and inefficient to perform the restoration work while referring to the data stored in the storage means of the data center from a terminal device or the like.
[0013]
Therefore, the request means provided in the vehicle requests the data center to transmit the unique information corresponding to the identification information of the vehicle. Upon receiving a request from the vehicle, the data center selects the unique information stored in the storage unit based on the identification information by the selection unit, and transmits the selected information to the vehicle by the transmission unit. Then, the vehicle receives the unique information transmitted from the data center by the receiving unit and notifies the user by the notifying unit. Thus, the user can directly access the data center from the vehicle and refer to the unique information stored in the storage unit. Also, when a store or a repair shop restores data, the restoration work can be performed while referring to the data stored in the storage means of the data center from the vehicle, which is efficient.
[0014]
As described in claim 4, the vehicle has a change unit that changes settings of various devices mounted on the vehicle based on setting information of various devices included in the unique information transmitted from the data center. Is desirable.
[0015]
It is time-consuming and inconvenient for the user to make various device settings himself by referring to the unique information transmitted from the data center. Also, when the number of devices mounted on the vehicle increases, there is a possibility that setting may be forgotten or incorrect setting may be performed.
[0016]
Therefore, as set forth in claim 4, the changing means changes the settings of the various devices mounted on the vehicle based on the setting information of the various devices included in the unique information transmitted from the data center. As a result, the setting of the various devices mounted on the vehicle is performed by the changing unit, so that the user does not have to perform the setting of the various devices himself, and it is possible to reliably change the settings of the various devices. Become.
[0017]
As described in claim 5, the vehicle has a control device that controls a lock state of a door of the vehicle when receiving a specific identification code from a portable device carried by the user, and the setting information includes: It is desirable to include an identification code. This makes it possible to recover the identification code based on the setting information transmitted from the data center even if the identification code stored in the control device that controls the door lock state is erroneously damaged. Become.
[0018]
As set forth in claim 6, it is preferable that the setting information is setting information of a device for which setting is performed based on physical characteristics of the user.
[0019]
It is preferable that the setting of the device whose setting is performed based on the physical characteristics of the user is performed each time the user starts using the vehicle.
[0020]
Therefore, as set forth in claim 6, the setting information is set information of a device that is set based on the physical characteristics of the user. Thereby, when the user starts using the vehicle, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the user forgets to set the device or makes an incorrect setting.
[0021]
As described in claim 7, it is desirable that the setting information of the device to be set based on the physical characteristics of the user is position information of the steering of the vehicle. This is because the operability when the user operates the vehicle changes depending on the position of the steering.
[0022]
As set forth in claim 8, it is desirable that the setting information of the device to be set based on the physical characteristics of the user is position information of a vehicle seat. This is because the operability when the user operates the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal changes depending on the position of the seat.
[0023]
As set forth in claim 9, it is desirable that the setting information of the device to be set based on the physical characteristics of the user is angle information of a door mirror, a fender mirror, or a room mirror of the vehicle. This is because the field of view projected on the mirror changes depending on the angle of each mirror.
[0024]
As set forth in claim 10, the setting information is desirably setting information of a device for which setting is performed based on a user's preference.
[0025]
As for the device for which the setting is performed based on the user's preference, the setting is always performed each time the user starts using the vehicle.
[0026]
Therefore, it is assumed that the setting information is setting information of a device for which setting is performed based on a user's preference. Thus, when the user starts using the vehicle, it is possible to reliably change the setting of the device that is set based on the user's preference to a setting that meets the user's preference.
[0027]
As set forth in claim 11, it is desirable that the setting information of the device to be set based on the user's preference is adjustment information of the suspension of the vehicle. This is because the traveling characteristics of the vehicle are changed by adjusting the suspension.
[0028]
As set forth in claim 12, it is desirable that the setting information of the device to be set based on the user's preference is driving characteristic information of an engine of the vehicle. This is because the starting characteristics and acceleration characteristics of the vehicle change depending on the driving characteristics of the engine of the vehicle.
[0029]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(1st Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the unique information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0030]
The vehicle 1 of the present embodiment includes various sensors, various control devices, a remote controller 5, an ECU 6, a communication device 7, and a display 8.
[0031]
The steering position sensor 21 is a sensor that detects, as setting information, a deviation in the front-rear direction and a deviation in the vertical direction of the steering 22 with reference to the initial setting position of the steering 22. The steering position control device 23 includes a control motor, and changes the position of the steering 22 in the front-back direction and the up-down direction according to a control signal output from the ECU 6.
[0032]
The seat position sensor 31 is a sensor that detects, as setting information, a deviation in the front-rear direction and a deviation in the height direction of the seat 32 based on the initial setting position of the seat 32. The seat position control device 33 includes a control motor, and changes the position of the seat 32 in the front-rear direction and the height direction according to a control signal output from the ECU 6.
[0033]
The mirror angle sensor 41 is a sensor that detects, as setting information, a deviation of a mirror angle with respect to an initial setting position of each of the door mirror 42, the room mirror 43, and the fender mirror 44. The mirror angle control device 45 includes a control motor, and changes each mirror angle of the door mirror 42, the room mirror 43, and the fender mirror 44 according to a control signal output from the ECU 6.
[0034]
The remote controller 5 is a remote controller having a setting registration key and a setting reading key. The setting registration key is a key for instructing to create setting data (unique information) from the setting (setting information) of the steering position, the seat position, and each mirror angle and to register the setting data in the data center 9. The setting read key is a key for instructing the user to read from the data center 9 the setting data previously registered by the user. As for the instruction of setting registration or setting reading, a setting registration key or a setting reading key may be displayed on a touch display, and the instruction may be given by touching the key.
[0035]
The ECU 6, which is a requesting / changing unit, is a control ECU that creates setting data by combining outputs of the steering position sensor 21, the seat position sensor 31, and the mirror angle sensor 41, and outputs the setting data to the communication device 7. Further, the steering position control device 23 outputs a read request signal to the communication device 7 or changes the steering position, the seat position, and each mirror angle so as to match the content of the setting data received from the communication device 7. A control signal is output to the seat position control device 33 and the mirror angle control device 45. Further, it outputs the contents of the received setting data and a display image for notifying the completion of registration to the display 8.
[0036]
The communication device 7 serving as a transmitting unit / receiving unit is, for example, an in-vehicle wireless device, and transmits various signals and various data output from the ECU 6 to the data center 9. Further, it outputs various signals and various data transmitted from the data center 9 to the ECU 6. As for communication between the vehicle 1 and the data center 9, for example, a communication function of a navigation device may be used, or a communication function of a mobile phone may be used.
[0037]
The display 8 serving as the notification means is, for example, an in-vehicle liquid crystal display, and displays a screen for notifying the contents of the setting data output from the ECU 6 and the completion of registration, and notifies the user. As a method of notifying the user of the contents of the setting data and the completion of the registration, for example, a sound may be notified from a speaker.
[0038]
The data center 9 includes a communication device 91, a storage device 92, and a CPU 93.
[0039]
The communication device 91, which is a transmitting unit and a receiving unit, is a wireless base station, for example, and receives various signals and various data transmitted from the vehicle 1 and outputs the signals and data to the CPU 93. Further, it transmits various signals and various data output from CPU 93 to vehicle 1.
[0040]
The storage device 92, which is a storage unit, is composed of, for example, a RAID, and stores an ID code (identification information) of the vehicle 1 and setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle 1 in a linked manner. The ID code and the setting data may be stored in, for example, a DVD-RAM or the like.
[0041]
The CPU 93, which is a selection unit, is, for example, a supercomputer. Based on various signals received from the communication device 91, the setting data is stored in the storage device 92 to register the setting data, or is stored in the storage device 92. The setting data read out is output to the communication device 91 or the like. These processes may be performed, for example, by connecting a plurality of workstations via a network and performing parallel distributed processing.
[0042]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the first embodiment registers the setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle 1 in the data center 9. As shown in FIG. 2, the left side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the vehicle 1, and the right side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the data center 9. The process of this flowchart is executed every time the user presses the setting registration key of the remote controller 5.
[0043]
In step 201, the ECU 6 of the vehicle 1 creates setting data by combining outputs from the steering position sensor 21, the seat position sensor 31, and the mirror angle sensor 41 individually or collectively. The steering position, seat position, and each mirror angle are devices that are set based on the physical characteristics of the user.By using the settings of these devices as setting data, the user can start using the vehicle. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the user forgets to set the device or makes an incorrect setting. The devices that are set based on the physical characteristics of the user are not limited to the steering position, the seat position, and each mirror angle.
[0044]
In step 202, the ECU 6 outputs the registration request signal, the ID code of the vehicle 1, and the setting data created in step 201 to the communication device 7, and transmits them to the data center 9.
[0045]
In step 203, the communication device 91 of the data center 9 receives the registration request signal, the ID code of the vehicle 1, and the setting data transmitted from the vehicle 1 in step 202. In step 204, upon receiving the registration request signal, the ID code of the vehicle 1, and the setting data received by the communication device 91 in step 203, the CPU 93 links the ID code of the vehicle 1 and the setting data and stores them in the storage device 92. Then, register the setting data. In step 205, the CPU 93 outputs a registration completion signal indicating that the registration of the setting data is completed to the communication device 91 and transmits the registration completion signal to the vehicle 1.
[0046]
In step 206, when the communication device 7 receives the registration completion signal transmitted from the data center 9 in step 205, the ECU 6 of the vehicle 1 outputs a registration completion screen to the display 8 to display the registration completion screen. Notify completion.
[0047]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the first embodiment reads setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 3, the left side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the vehicle 1, and the right side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the data center 9. The processing of this flowchart is executed when the user presses the setting read key of the remote controller 5.
[0048]
In step 301, the ECU 6 of the vehicle 1 outputs a read request signal and an ID code of the vehicle 1 to the communication device 7 and transmits the signal to the data center 9.
[0049]
In step 302, the communication device 91 of the data center 9 receives the read request signal transmitted from the vehicle 1 in step 301 and the ID code of the vehicle 1. In step 303, the CPU 93 selects, from the storage device 92, the setting data stored in link with the ID code of the vehicle 1 received by the communication device 91 in step 302. In step 304, the CPU 93 outputs the setting data selected in step 303 to the communication device 91 and transmits the setting data to the vehicle 1.
[0050]
In step 305, when the communication device 7 receives the setting data transmitted from the data center 9 in step 304, the ECU 6 of the vehicle 1 outputs the content of the setting data to the display 8 to display the setting data, Notify the contents. In step 306, the ECU 6 outputs a control signal to the steering position control device 23, the seat position control device 23, and the mirror angle control device 45 so that the steering position and the seat position are adjusted so as to match the contents of the setting data received in step 305. Change the position and angle of each mirror.
[0051]
Thus, the user can directly access the data center 9 from the vehicle 1 and refer to the setting data. In addition, since the setting of various devices mounted on the vehicle 1 is automatically performed, it is not necessary for the user to change the settings of the various devices, and the setting can be surely changed. Furthermore, even when a dealer or a repair shop restores data, the restoration work can be performed while referring to the data stored in the data center 9 from the vehicle 1, which is efficient.
[0052]
In the case where the setting of the steering, the seat, and each mirror is set in a stepwise manner such as changing the position in units of 5 cm or changing the angle in units of 10 degrees, the steering position is changed. The operation procedure (for example, pressing the position change key of the steering position control device three times) of each control device for matching the seat position and the angle of each mirror with the contents of the setting data may be displayed on the display 8. Good. In this case, the user operates each control device while referring to the setting data displayed on the display 8.
[0053]
As described above, in the unique information management system of the present embodiment, the steering position, the seat position, and the angle of each mirror of the vehicle 1 are stored in the data center 9 as setting data. When the user starts using the vehicle 1, the setting data stored in the data center 9 is read, and the steering position, the seat position, and each mirror are set so as to match the contents of the read setting data. Is changed.
[0054]
Conventionally, each time a user uses a vehicle, the user has to set various devices mounted on the vehicle by repeating trial and error. Furthermore, if the data stored in the various devices mentioned above is damaged for some reason, the data will need to be restored at a dealer or a repair shop, but this requires a lot of time. Met. With this unique information management system, when the user uses the vehicle, the user can refer to the data stored in the data center to make various device settings, and repeat trial and error to search for appropriate settings No need and efficient. Also, when recovering damaged data, a store or a repair shop can refer to the data stored in the data center, so that the recovery work can be performed quickly.
[0055]
In the unique information management system according to the above-described embodiment, the identification data stored in the door lock control device (not shown) that controls opening and closing of the door lock of the vehicle 1 may be included in the setting data. The door lock control device is a device that controls opening and closing of a door lock of the vehicle 1 when receiving an identification code of a portable electronic key carried by a user. By including the identification code stored in the door lock control device in the setting data, even if the identification code stored in the door lock control device is erroneously damaged, the setting data transmitted from the data center 9 can be used. Based on this, the identification code can be recovered.
[0056]
(2nd Embodiment)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the unique information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0057]
The vehicle X of this embodiment includes a suspension A1, a suspension control device A2, a unique information change ECU 1A3, a throttle control device B1, an accelerator pedal B2, an engine B3, a throttle B4, a unique information change ECU 2B5, an integrated ECUC, a remote control D, and a communication device E. , Display F.
[0058]
The suspension A1 is a suspension device that absorbs vibrations and impacts from the road surface while the vehicle X is traveling. In particular, the suspension A1 of the present embodiment can change the strength of the spring, which is a component of the suspension A1, and the characteristics (adjustment information) of the shock absorber, regardless of the running state of the vehicle X. Thereby, the running characteristics of the vehicle X can be changed.
[0059]
The suspension control device A2 detects the spring strength and shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1, and outputs the detected values to the unique information change ECU 1A3 as setting data (setting information). Further, the suspension control device A2 changes the spring strength and the shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1 according to the setting data received from the unique information change ECU 1A3. Further, the suspension control device A2 also changes the spring strength and the shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1 according to an instruction from the remote controller D.
[0060]
The unique information change ECU 1A3 outputs the setting data received from the control ECU C to the suspension control device A2. Further, the setting data received from the suspension control device A2 is output together with the name of the unique information change ECU 1A3 to the ECUC.
[0061]
Further, the unique information change ECU 1A3 constantly monitors the setting data stored in the suspension control device A2, and when the setting data is confirmed to be damaged, outputs a read request signal together with the name of the unique information change ECU 1A3 to the collecting ECUC. I do. A plurality of methods, such as a parity check method and a CRC method, are known for confirming the corruption of the setting data, and will not be described here. When the change of the setting data is confirmed, the setting data after the change is output to the collecting ECUC together with the registration request signal and the name of the unique information change ECU 1A3.
[0062]
The throttle control device B1 is a device that changes the opening of a throttle B4 that controls fuel injected to the engine B3 according to the degree of depression of an accelerator pedal B2 of the vehicle X.
[0063]
In particular, in the throttle control device B1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of correspondence patterns indicating the correspondence between the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal B2 and the degree of opening of the throttle B4 are prepared in advance, and by changing the correspondence pattern. The driving characteristics of the engine B3 are changed to change the starting characteristics and the acceleration characteristics of the vehicle X. That is, each correspondence pattern corresponds to the setting data of the throttle control device B1. The change of the correspondence relation pattern is performed in accordance with the setting data received from the coordinating ECUC and the instruction from the remote controller D.
[0064]
The unique information change ECU 2B5 outputs the setting data received from the collecting ECU C to the throttle control device B1. Further, the unique information change ECU 2B5 receives the setting data from the throttle control device B1, and outputs the set data together with the name of the unique information change ECU 2B5 to the control ECUC.
[0065]
Further, the unique information change ECU 2B5 constantly monitors the setting data stored in the throttle control device B1, and when it is confirmed that the set data is damaged, outputs a read request signal together with the name of the unique information change ECU 2B5 to the collecting ECUC. I do. A plurality of methods, such as a parity check method and a CRC method, are known for confirming the corruption of the setting data, and will not be described here. When the change of the setting data is confirmed, the setting data after the change is output to the collecting ECUC together with the registration request signal and the name of the unique information change ECU 2B5.
[0066]
The collecting ECUC outputs various signals and various data output from the unique information change ECU 1A3 or the unique information change ECU 2B5 to the communication device E together with the ID code of the vehicle X. Further, it outputs various signals and various data received by the communication device E to each unique information change ECU. At that time, the contents of the setting data are output to the display F.
[0067]
The remote controller D is a remote controller having a setting registration key and a setting reading key. The remote controller D instructs to register setting data in the data center G or instructs the user to read previously registered setting data from the data center G. I do. The remote controller D also instructs to change the spring strength and shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1, and to change the correspondence pattern indicating the correspondence between the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal B2 and the degree of opening of the throttle B4.
[0068]
The communication device E transmits various signals and various data output from the coordinating ECUC to the data center G. In addition, various signals and various data transmitted from the data center G are collected and output to the ECUC.
[0069]
The display F displays a display image for notifying the contents of the setting data output from the coordinating ECUC and the completion of registration, and notifies the user.
[0070]
The data center G includes a communication device G1, a storage device G2, and a CPU G3.
[0071]
The communication device G1 receives various signals and various data transmitted from the vehicle X and outputs them to the CPU G3. Further, various signals and various data output from CPUG3 are transmitted to vehicle X.
[0072]
The storage device G2 stores an ID code of the vehicle X, setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle X, and a name of a unique information change ECU that manages the setting data in a linked manner.
[0073]
From the various signals received from the communication device G1, the ID code of the vehicle X, the setting data of the various devices mounted on the vehicle X, and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data, the CPUG3 converts the above-described setting data. The ID code of the vehicle X and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data are linked to each other, stored in the storage device 92, and the setting data is registered. Further, the setting data stored in the storage device 92 is read from the storage device 92 in association with the ID code of the vehicle X and the name of each unique information change ECU, and output to the communication device G1 together with the name of the unique information change ECU.
[0074]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the second embodiment registers setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle X in the data center G. As shown in FIG. 5, the left side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the vehicle X, and the right side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the data center G. The process of this flowchart is executed every time the user presses the setting registration key of the remote controller D.
[0075]
In step 501, the control ECU C of the vehicle X receives the setting data of the suspension control device A2 and the setting data of the throttle control device B1 from the unique information change ECU 1A3 and the unique information change ECU 2B5, respectively. The setting of the suspension A1 and the correspondence pattern between the accelerator pedal and the throttle opening are set based on the user's preference every time the user uses the vehicle X. Therefore, by registering the setting data of the suspension control device A2 and the throttle control device B1 for controlling these in the data center G, when the user starts using the vehicle X, the setting automatically matches the user's preference. It becomes possible to change it.
[0076]
In step 502, the coordinating ECUC outputs to the communication device E the registration request signal, the ID code of the vehicle X, each set data received in step 501, and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the set data. , To the data center G.
[0077]
In step 503, the communication device G1 of the data center G receives the registration request signal transmitted from the vehicle X in step 502, the ID code of the vehicle X, each set data, and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the set data. I do.
[0078]
In step 504, the CPU G3 receives the registration request signal received by the communication device G1 in step 503, the ID code of the vehicle X, each set data, and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the set data. The ID code of the vehicle X and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data are linked and stored in the storage device 92, and each setting data is registered. In step 505, the CPU G3 outputs a registration completion signal indicating that the registration of the setting data has been completed to the communication device G1 and transmits it to the vehicle X.
[0079]
In step 506, when the communication device E receives the registration completion signal transmitted from the data center 9 in step 505, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X outputs a registration completion screen to the display 8 to display the registration completion screen. Notification of registration completion.
[0080]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the second embodiment reads setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle X. As shown in FIG. 6, the left side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the vehicle X, and the right side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the data center G. The process of this flowchart is executed when the user presses the setting read key of the remote controller D.
[0081]
In step 601, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X outputs the read request signal and the ID code of the vehicle X to the communication device E and transmits them to the data center G.
[0082]
In step 602, the communication device G1 of the data center G receives the read request signal transmitted from the vehicle X and the ID code of the vehicle X in step 601. In step 603, the CPU G3 selects, from the storage device G2, each setting data stored in link with the ID code of the vehicle X received in step 602 and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data. I do. In step 604, the CPU G3 outputs to the communication device G1 the setting data selected in step 603 and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data, and transmits the name to the vehicle X.
[0083]
In step 605, when the communication device E receives the setting data transmitted from the data center G in step 604 and the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X receives the setting data. The content is output to and displayed on the display F, and the user is notified of the content of the setting data. In step 606, the coordinating ECU C outputs each set data received by the communication device E to the unique information change ECU that manages the set data. In step 607, each unique information change ECU outputs the setting data received from the collecting ECUC to each control device, and updates the setting data. Thus, the suspension control device A2 changes the spring strength and the shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1 based on the contents of the setting data. Further, the throttle control device B1 changes the correspondence pattern between the depression of the accelerator pedal B2 and the throttle opening to the correspondence pattern indicated by the setting data.
[0084]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the second embodiment registers the changed setting data in the data center G when the setting of various devices mounted on the vehicle X is changed by the user. is there. As shown in FIG. 7, the left side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the vehicle X, and the right side of the dotted line indicates processing performed in the data center G. Note that the processing of this flowchart is performed by the user using the remote controller D to instruct to change the spring strength or shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1 or to indicate the correspondence between the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal B2 and the degree of opening of the throttle B4. Executed every time a change of pattern is instructed.
[0085]
In step 701, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X sends the registration request signal, the changed setting data, and the name of the unique information changing ECU output from the unique information changing ECU that manages the control device instructed to change the setting. receive.
[0086]
In step 702, the coordinating ECU C outputs the registration request signal, the changed setting data, the name of the unique information changing ECU, and the ID code of the vehicle X received in step 701 to the communication device E and transmits them to the data center G.
[0087]
In step 703, the communication device G1 of the data center G receives the registration request signal transmitted from the vehicle X in step 702, the changed setting data, the name of the unique information change ECU, and the ID code of the vehicle X.
[0088]
In step 704, when the CPU G3 receives the registration request signal, the changed setting data, the name of the unique information change ECU, and the ID code of the vehicle X received by the communication device G1 in step 703, the CPU G3 stores the changed setting data in the vehicle. The ID code of X and the name of the unique information change ECU are linked and stored in the storage device 92, and only the setting data managed by the unique information change ECU is registered. In step 705, the CPU G3 outputs a registration completion signal indicating that the registration of the setting data has been completed and the name of the unique information change ECU to the communication device G1 and transmits them to the vehicle X.
[0089]
In step 706, upon receiving the registration completion signal and the name of the unique information change ECU transmitted from the data center G in step 705, the unifying ECU C outputs a registration completion signal to the unique information change ECU having the received name. Then, the process ends. This allows the data center G to always store the latest setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle X.
[0090]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system according to the second embodiment recovers the setting data when the setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle is damaged. As shown in FIG. 8, the left side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the vehicle X, and the right side of the dotted line indicates the processing performed in the data center G. Note that the process of this flowchart is executed each time the unique information change ECU 1A3 or the unique information change ECU 2B5 confirms that the setting data is damaged.
[0091]
In step 801, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X receives the read request signal and the name of the unique information change ECU output from the unique information change ECU that has confirmed that the setting data has been damaged. In step 802, the coordinating ECU C outputs the read request signal and the name of the unique information change ECU received in step 801 and the ID code of the vehicle X to the communication device E, and transmits them to the data center G.
[0092]
In step 803, the communication device G1 of the data center G receives the read request signal, the name of the unique information change ECU, and the ID code of the vehicle X transmitted from the vehicle X in step 802. In step 804, the CPU G3 receives the read request signal, the name of the unique information change ECU, and the ID code of the vehicle X received by the communication device G in step 803, and links the ID code of the vehicle X and the name of the unique information change ECU. Is selected from the storage device G2. In step 805, the CPU G3 outputs the setting data selected in step 804 to the communication device G1 together with the name of the unique information change ECU that manages the setting data, and transmits the same to the vehicle X.
[0093]
In step 806, when the communication device E receives the setting data transmitted from the data center G and the name of the unique information changing ECU in step 805, the coordinating ECU C of the vehicle X transmits the setting data to the unique information changing ECU having the received name. Output. In step 807, the unique information change ECU that has confirmed the corruption of the setting data restores the setting data of the control device managed by the unique information change ECU using the setting data output from the ECUC compiled in step 806. .
[0094]
As described above, in the unique information management system of the present embodiment, the spring strength and the shock absorber characteristics of the suspension A1, the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal B2, the degree of opening of the throttle B4, and the like are set based on the user's preference. Is set as setting data. When the user changes the setting, the changed setting data is automatically registered in the data center G. When the setting data is damaged for some reason, the data is automatically restored by reading the setting data from the data center G. This eliminates the need for the user to instruct data registration or recovery, and is convenient.
[0095]
The specific information management system in each of the embodiments described above may be used alone or in combination. Further, the functions of the unique information management system of each embodiment may be selectively used.
[0096]
The present unique information management system can be suitably used even when a user uses a rental car. At this time, the user reads the setting data stored in a link with the ID code of the vehicle owned by the user from the communication terminal device of the rental car company, and inputs the read setting data to the rental car to use. Therefore, the settings of various devices mounted on the rental car are changed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a unique information management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system according to the first embodiment registers setting data of various devices mounted on a vehicle in a data center.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the first embodiment reads out setting data of various devices mounted on a vehicle.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a unique information management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system according to the second embodiment registers setting data of various devices mounted on a vehicle in a data center.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the second embodiment reads setting data of various devices mounted on a vehicle.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system of the second embodiment registers the changed setting data in the data center when the setting of various devices mounted on the vehicle is changed by a user.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process in which the unique information management system according to the second embodiment restores setting data when setting data of various devices mounted on the vehicle is damaged.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vehicle, 21 ... Steering position sensor, 22 ... Steering, 23 ... Steering position control device, 31 ... Seat position sensor, 32 ... Seat, 33 ... Seat position control device, 41 ... Mirror angle sensor, 42 ... Door mirror, 43 ... Room mirror, 44: Fender mirror, 45: Mirror angle control device, 5: Remote control, 6: ECU, 7: Communication device, 8: Display, 9: Data center, 91: Communication device, 92: Storage device, 93: CPU

Claims (12)

Transmission means for transmitting unique information of various devices mounted on the vehicle and identification information of the vehicle to a data center are provided in the vehicle,
The data center includes a receiving unit that receives the unique information and the identification information transmitted from the transmitting unit, and a storage unit that stores the unique information and the identification information received by the receiving unit. Proprietary information management system. The unique information includes setting information of an operation mode of the various devices,
2. The unique information management system according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit transmits the unique information to the data center every time a setting of the various devices is changed. The data center includes a selection unit that selects unique information stored in the storage unit based on the identification information, and a transmission unit that transmits the unique information selected by the selection unit to the vehicle,
Requesting means for requesting the data center to transmit the unique information corresponding to the identification information of the vehicle; receiving means for receiving the unique information transmitted from the data center; 2. A unique information management system according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying the user of the unique information. 4. The vehicle according to claim 3, further comprising a change unit configured to change settings of various devices mounted on the vehicle based on setting information of various devices included in the unique information transmitted from the data center. Specific information management system described. The vehicle has a control device that controls a locked state of a door of the vehicle when a specific identification code is received from a portable device carried by a user,
The unique information management system according to claim 2, wherein the setting information includes the identification code. The unique information management system according to claim 2, wherein the setting information is setting information of a device for which setting is performed based on a physical characteristic of a user. 7. The unique information management system according to claim 6, wherein the setting information of the device that is set based on the physical characteristics of the user is position information of a steering of the vehicle. 7. The unique information management system according to claim 6, wherein the setting information of the device that is set based on the physical characteristics of the user is position information of a seat of the vehicle. 7. The unique information management system according to claim 6, wherein the setting information of the device that is set based on the physical characteristics of the user is angle information of a door mirror, a fender mirror, or a room mirror of the vehicle. . The unique information management system according to claim 2, wherein the setting information is setting information of a device whose setting is performed based on a user's preference. The unique information management system according to claim 10, wherein the setting information of the device that is set based on the user's preference is adjustment information of a suspension of the vehicle. The unique information management system according to claim 10, wherein the setting information of the device that is set based on the user's preference is driving characteristic information of an engine of the vehicle.

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